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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ms. Jeannine Flores as we explore the transformative power of Arts and Technology in education, and discover the myriad resources available to educators, students, and advocates in the field. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or simply interested in the future of education, this episode promises valuable insights and inspiration. (summary written with help from ChatGPT) 

Ms. Jeannine Flores is the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Arts & STEAM Coordinator in the Center for Distance and Online Learning, a division of Curriculum & Instructional Services. She has been in education for 26 years, and is an alum of California State University, Long Beach and Concordia University, Irvine.  

Prior to her position at LACOE, Ms. Flores was the VAPA Coordinator for the Santa Clara County Office of Education where she oversaw Artspiration and supported STEAM. Currently, she serves as Chair for Create CA and Regional Arts Lead for California County Superintendents Arts Initiative for Region 11.   

Jeannine brings a wealth of knowledge around discrete arts and arts integration curriculum, professional development, standards-based instruction, community arts partnerships, and arts advocacy leadership. Her background as a music educator in Orange County established strong roots and connections to all disciplines. Flores was named Teacher of the Year in 2005 and was awarded the ACSA Region 7 Doris Prince Scholarship in 2019. (written by human) 

Links and resources: 

• Arts Collective – LA Department of Arts & Culture 

• California Arts Funding Proposition 28  

• California Arts Standards  

• California County Superintendents Arts Initiative 

• California EWiG grant 

• California Media Arts Standards (Doc) 

• Center for Distance and Online Learning, (CDOL)  

• Create CA 

• Engaging California English Learners Through The Arts 

• Greater LA Education Foundation 

• LACOE Arts Ed Funding Community of Practice     

• ISTE AI Explorations 

• Poetry Out Loud 

• Soundtrap for Education 

• Technology Enhanced Arts Learning (TEAL) tealarts.lacoe.org 

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Tech Lasso is produced in collaboration with the Instructional Technology Outreach (ITO) Coordinators with support from the Technology, Learning & Support Services Department.    

Please note: The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and may not be endorsed by the Los Angeles County Office of Education or the respective organizations of the guests.   

The podcast is recorded and produced with Soundtrap for Education, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.   

Credits - Music: Soundtrap.com, Bensound.com, Graphics: Canva.com  

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